Centerport Harbor, November 2005

Centerport is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York on the notably affluent North Shore of Long Island. Formerly known as Little Cow Harbor about 1700, Centreport in 1836, and then the present Centerport after 1895. The name refers to its geographic position midway between the east and west boundaries of the township of Huntington.^[1] Image File history File linksMetadata CenterportHarbor. ... Image File history File linksMetadata CenterportHarbor. ... A hamlet is (usually — see below) a small settlement, too small or unimportant to be considered a village. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Suffolk County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. ... NY redirects here. ... The North Shore of Long Island is the area along Long Islands northern coast, bordering Long Island Sound. ... Map showing Long Island; to the north is Connecticut and to the west are New York City and New Jersey. ... The Town of Huntington is located in northwestern Suffolk County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. ...

As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 5,446. It is located in the Town of Huntington. Huntington and its surrounding hamlets mark the east end of Long Island's renowned "Gold Coast", the name deriving from the traditional wealth and gentility associated with the area. The association dates back to the early twentieth century in which many affluent families built their homes along the coast. In Centerport, an example of this is the mansion of William Kissam Vanderbilt II, otherwise known as the Vanderbilt Estate. The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... The Town of Huntington is located in northwestern Suffolk County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. ... William Kissam Vanderbilt II was born on October 26, 1878. ...

Whereas Centerport is highly residential, characterized by windy driveways and beachfront hills, the town of Huntington is famous for its bustling "village", an area in the center of town filled with quaint shops, art galleries, restaurants, pubs, and spas. Over the years, it has become something of an attraction, garnering visitors from all over Long Island. The Town of Huntington is located in northwestern Suffolk County, New York on the North Shore of Long Island. ...

Centerport is in the Harborfields Central School District. The schools include Harborfields High School, Oldfield Middle School, T.J. Lahey Elementary School, and the Washington Drive Primary School. In the past, the district has received Blue Ribbon awards of excellence. Harborfields High School is a four year secondary school located in Greenlawn, New York. ...

As is common among the many beachfront locations on Long Island's North Shore, Centerport has developed a large boating and sailing culture. An important part of this culture is the Centerport Yacht Club, which was founded in 1947 and has served as a social and athletic focal point for the boating community in both Centerport and its surrounding areas. The yacht club sponsors a variety of racing fleets and regattas every year generally beginning in the late spring and ending mid-autumn.

Geography

Centerport is located at 40°53′34″N, 73°22′41″W (40.892848, -73.378007)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.2 km² (3.6 mi²). 5.5 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is land and 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²) of it (40.34%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 5,446 people, 2,022 households, and 1,526 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 987.2/km² (2,562.0/mi²). There were 2,094 housing units at an average density of 379.6/km² (985.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.65% White, 0.22% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.18% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.15% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 2,022 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.07. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $92,456, and the median income for a family was $101,908. Males had a median income of $71,786 versus $54,706 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $42,763. About 1.6% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those aged 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Interesting facts

• Centerport is the site of the estate and Eagle's Nest mansion of William Kissam Vanderbilt II. This 43-acre estate now contains the Vanderbilt museum and planetarium.
• In the Marvel Comics universe, Angel, a member of the X-men was born here.
• Camp Alvernia is located here [1]. Established in 1888, this is the first Catholic summer camp in the United States.

William Kissam Vanderbilt II was born on October 26, 1878. ... The Vanderbilt Museum is located in Centerport in Suffolk County, New York, USA. It is named for William K. Vanderbilt II and is located on the site of his 43-acre estate. ... Marvel Comics (Stan Lee is behind many of the superheros) is an American comic book line published by Marvel Publishing, Inc. ... Archangel (Warren Worthington III), originally and still occasionally known as Angel, is a Marvel Comics superhero, best known as one of the founding members of the mutant super-team known as the X-Men. ... The former St Francis Monastery building at Camp Alvernia, in 1895. ... Summer camp is a supervised program for children and teenagers conducted during the summer months in many countries. ...

Famous residents

• Arthur Dove, artist
• Gregg (Opie) Hughes

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See also

• 1946 Huntington Planning Map
• Camp Alvernia
• Mill Dam Bridge

This 1946 Huntington Planning Map documents a historical snapshot of the birth of modern suburbs. ... The former St Francis Monastery building at Camp Alvernia, in 1895. ... New York Bicentennial Commission historical marker in Centerport, New York marking the Mill Dam Bridge The Mill Dam Bridge carries Mill Dam Road across the tidal mudflat of Centerport Harbor[1] on the North Shore of Long Island, in Centerport, Suffolk County, New York. ...

External links

• Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 40.892848° -73.378007°
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• Centerport Yacht Club

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